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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 9, 2026
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Overall, the survey found broad gains in income, even after adjusting for inflation, which slightly reduced income inequality.
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 5, 2026
AP test participation up 16.2% over prior year in Mississippi
The number of students in Mississippi taking AP courses and passing the associated exams has doubled overall since 2013.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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October 2, 2026
U.S. adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September
The Labor Department reported Friday that hiring dropped from a revised 133,000 in August. The unemployment rate rose to a still-low 4.2% from 4.1% in August. Economists had expected 90,000 new jobs.
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Bianca Vasquez Toness, Associated Press
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October 1, 2026
Federal scholarship for private school and homeschooling opening to most kids in at least 30 states
Mississippi is among at least 30 states to opt into the program which aims to support school choice and is expected to benefit about 96% of children in participating states.
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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September 30, 2026
Inflation cooled slightly last month even as consumers stepped up spending
Excluding the volatile energy and food categories, inflation came in lower than expectations, rising 3% in August from a year ago.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 30, 2026
U.S. economy grew a solid 2.2% in the second quarter, government says, upgrading previous estimate
The second-quarter growth number was an improvement on the department’s previous estimate of 1.5%. Consumer spending — which accounts for about 70% of U.S. economic activity — increased at a healthy 3.8% annual pace, up from 0.7% in the January-March period.
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 29, 2026
U.S. job openings slipped to 7.1 million in August but labor market remains sturdy
The Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also showed that layoffs fell and the number of people quitting their jobs — a sign of confidence in their prospects — was little changed in August.
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Frank Corder
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September 29, 2026
Governor Reeves, former State Supt. Wright tell Mississippi’s education success story in new book
The book, Do What Works, features a chapter by Governor Tate Reeves and Dr. Carey Wright, the former Mississippi Superintendent of Education, that centers on the "Mississippi Miracle" and how the state achieved its nationally celebrated education gains.
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Jeremy Pittari
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September 29, 2026
Karmacharya, Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board Executive Director, announces retirement
When she started, the Board oversaw four charter schools with a fifth planning to open. Today, MCSAB’s portfolio has more than doubled in both the number of schools and students served.
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Frank Corder
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September 28, 2026
U.S. Dept. of Education rescinds Biden-era attempt to expand Title IX beyond “biological reality”
"We will continue to relentlessly champion equal opportunity for all Americans and hold accountable any school or college that violates the rights, privacy, or athletic opportunities of our women and girls," said Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
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Frank Corder
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September 28, 2026
IHL hopes to have new MUW President in place by spring 2027
The IHL search committee is now conducting a national search with the planned assistance of a higher education search firm to replace Nora Miller who retired in June.
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Frank Corder
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September 25, 2026
Mississippi becomes 7th state approved for “Returning Education to the States” waiver from U.S. Dept. of Education
The waiver allows Mississippi to consolidate $14 million in federal funds through 2029. The state can then align the funds with its state-level improvement priorities and strategic plan.
News
News
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Frank Corder
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October 12, 2026
Obama cuts campaign ad for Colom
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 12, 2026
Magnolia Mornings: October 12, 2026
News
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Frank Corder
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October 9, 2026
Hyde-Smith, Guest, Ezell among congressional members urging investigation into Planned Parenthood
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 6, 2026
Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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October 2, 2026
Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood
Culture
Culture
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Robert St. John
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October 12, 2026
Closing time at the Vatican
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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October 12, 2026
Justice, kindness, and humility
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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October 11, 2026
The athletes of God
Opinion
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
Opinion
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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October 7, 2026
Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences
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